12 | Abuse Dynamics Education: Power and Control

About this episode

This episode discusses the hidden mechanics of emotional and narcissistic abuse, focusing on why individuals may still feel connected to their abuser despite seeking help.

In this final episode of The Messy Middle Six Keys series, we’re closing with the key that changes everything: Abuse Dynamics Education. If you’ve ever wondered why you still doubt yourself… Why therapy, books, or “doing the work” hasn’t fully set you free… Or why a part of you still feels hooked to someone who treated you like shit… This episode is for you. We’re talking about the hidden mechanics of emotional and narcissistic abuse. Not surface-level red flags, but the real operating system...

People in this episode

Host: Erika Leon

Topics covered

• abuse dynamics
• emotional abuse
• narcissistic abuse
• self-doubt
• therapy
• relationships

Keywords

• abuse dynamics
• emotional abuse
• narcissistic abuse
• self-doubt
• therapy
• relationships
• red flags

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